Funds Paralegal

SSQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join its London legal team. This role offers hands-on experience with commercial and fund-related matters, high autonomy, and a clear career development path. Ideal for candidates with legal experience and a desire to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

Benefits

High level of autonomy

Exposure to international cross-border work

Clear career development path

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of legal experience, ideally in funds, real estate or corporate/commercial law.
• Previous paralegal experience in a funds or investment environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting legal review and analysis of commercial and fund documentation.
• Drafting and reviewing SPAs and investment management agreements.
• Responding to internal legal queries and managing email correspondence.

Skills

Organised

Commercially minded

Initiative

Education

Strong academics

Job description

Consultant at SSQ: The Legal Search Consultancy

An established European real estate investment fund is looking to hire a bright and proactive Paralegal to join its small London-based legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced Associate General Counsel, with a clear progression plan and exposure to high-value cross-border work.

The Company

Backed by a major US investor, the business manages a portfolio of real estate assets across Europe. Legal support is shared between London and LA, with a collaborative and international culture.

The Role

You’ll be joining a lean, fast-paced legal team currently consisting of two lawyers (one of whom is moving on), and will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and fund-related matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting legal review and analysis of commercial and fund documentation
• Drafting and reviewing SPAs and investment management agreements
• Assisting with KYC processes and structure chart maintenance
• Coordinating outsourced company secretarial work
• Responding to internal legal queries and managing email correspondence
• Involvement in asset disposals and ongoing real estate asset management

About You

• Strong academics and at least 12 months of legal experience, ideally with exposure to funds, real estate or corporate/commercial law
• Highly organised, commercially minded, and eager to take initiative in a small team
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, international environment
• Previous paralegal experience in a funds or investment environment would be advantageous

Why Apply?

• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Exposure to international cross-border work
• Clear career development path within a supportive legal function
• Hybrid working and central London office

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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